This morning we will take BC Ferries to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. The luxury ferry is fully equipped, and you can enjoy delicious food while enjoying the scenery of the strait and islands along the way on the observation deck of the ferry. You will see Canada's earliest Chinatown and trace the hard work of Canada's first batch of Chinese workers. Then visit the picturesque Victoria Inner Harbor and check out the Route 1 Zero Kilometer Start Monument. After the tour, you will be transferred back to Vancouver.
Victoria Ferries BC ferry
From Vancouver to Victoria, BC Ferry is the main means of transportation. There are many people going to and from Vancouver and Victoria, and the vehicles are also ferried together, so you have to queue up to take the boat after arriving at the port. The ferry is made in Germany and can accommodate about 400 vehicles. There are souvenir shops, restaurants, children's playrooms, computer rooms, business areas, first-class seats, etc. in the six-story lounge. The facilities are very complete. The scenery along the way is beautiful. I kept seeing small islands and seagulls flying around the mast. If I were lucky, I could even see dolphins. The blue sky and blue sea were so beautiful.
The Butchart Gardens
Boutique Gardens is a famous Canadian national historic site with a history of more than 100 years. It is a family garden. Construction began in 1904. After several generations of hard work, it has become a wonder in the field of horticultural art. It is the world's second largest garden, attracting more than 500,000 tourists from all over the world every year. In March, there are large daisies, pansies, and periwinkles; in April and May, tulips will bloom in every corner of the garden; starting from the end of May, the rose garden will become the protagonist of the summer garden, and peonies will also compete to show off their beauty; in July and August, the garden will hold fireworks shows every night, accompanied by open-air stages and music performances, so that every visitor will return with pleasure. The garden also has precious blue poppies~
Chinatown Victoria Chinatown Victoria
Victoria's Chinatown was built in 1858 and is the earliest Chinatown in Canada. It is second only to the establishment of Chinatown in San Francisco in the United States in North America. Tongjimen, the oldest Chinatown, and Fantangli, the narrowest commercial street, are witnesses of the efforts of overseas Chinese over the past century.
Victoria Inner Harbor Victoria Inner Harbor
The Inner Harbor is located in the center of Victoria, surrounded by many classical buildings and famous attractions. It is a very popular seaside leisure resort for tourists. It is very pleasant to walk along the shore and quietly enjoy the charming scenery of Victoria's seaside.
Victoria Mile Zero Monument Victoria Mile Zero Monument
Highway 1, which crosses the east and west of Canada, runs from St. John's, Newfoundland, on the Atlantic coast in the east, to Victoria Harbor on the Pacific coast in the west. It is the longest national highway in the world, with a total length of 7,821 kilometers. At the east and west starting points of Highway 1, there is a "Zero Kilometer" sign, both of which are wooden structures.
Hatley Park National Historic site Hatley Park National Historic site
Hartley Park National Historical Park is a national historic site and home to Royal Roads University. The area has a rich and fascinating history and a diverse environment. This estate faces the ocean, covering an area of 565 acres, and has beautiful and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains. While Hartley Castle is the heart of the estate, the park is filled with many surprises, including a gorgeous Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, Rose Garden, and 15 kilometers of walking trails through a forest of old trees. It is a protected refuge for migratory birds and a historic Aboriginal repatriation site. If Hartley Park looks familiar, it's that Hartley Park and Hartley Castle have been featured in a number of TV series and films over the past 80 years. Becoming the premier destination for local and international film crews, as well as professional and amateur photographers from around the globe.